Research Computing Engineer (AI Infrastructure and HPC)

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Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with teammates, users, and vendor support to diagnose issues and implement solutions across compute, storage, networking, and software environments. Monitor, maintain, automate,

Requirements Summary

This is a full-time position, which will report to the

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Responsibilities

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Experience with one or more of the following is helpful but not required.

Administration of multi-GPU nodes at scale, including driver and firmware lifecycle management, NVLink/NVSwitch topology validation, GPU health monitoring and tuning for multi-GPU or multi-node GPU workloads.
Experience supporting AI/ML infrastructure, including environments used for model training, inference, experiment workflows, and large-scale data processing.
Experience with job schedulers such as Slurm, PBS, HTCondor, or LSF.
Software development experience and familiarity with HPC programming environments such as C/C++, Fortran, CUDA, MPI, or OpenMP.

DevOps experience, including Git-based workflows, CI/CD, automation, and collaborative development practices.
Experience with system deployment tools such as xCAT, Warewulf, OpenCHAMI, OpenStack/Bifrost, or MAAS.
Experience administering or supporting Kubernetes.
Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies such as VMware, Docker, Apptainer, or Podman.

Networking experience, including EVPN, BGP, and IPv6.
Experience with high-speed interconnects such as InfiniBand, HPE Slingshot, or similar HPC fabrics.
Experience with HPC or distributed storage systems such as GPFS, Lustre, Ceph, or VAST.

Monitoring and observability experience with tools such as Grafana, Graphite, Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics, or InfluxDB.
Experience with databases such as MySQL/MariaDB or PostgreSQL.
Security experience including identity and access management, single sign-on, and LDAP/Active Directory.

Familiarity with Agile project development.
Prior experience in academic research computing, research data infrastructure, or large-scale shared computing environments.

Application Instructions: To receive full consideration for the position, applications should include:

A cover letter expressing the candidate’s interest in the role
A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

Requirements

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Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

What We Offer

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The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $81,312.00 - $122,016.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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Pay per year: $81,312–$122,016 a year; 50% above the $67,600 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,652 salaries).
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